Coming off TRT

[user238]

Does anyone have any reliable sources on stopping short-term exogenous testosterone? Would one's HPA and testicles recover if they both worked fine previously? Would I need to take anything or can I expect recovery just by stopping cold-turkey? Been on the gel for three weeks and injections for one. Should I decide to stop what can I expect?

 

[Sean Mosher]

You can certainly stop cold turkey if that's the route you want to take and then run lab work in 8 weeks or so and see if/how you've bounced back.
I've done it before because of issues with insurance.
It wasn't the worst thing in the world but very unpleasant.

I believe in a previous thread you were encouraged to consider a re-start based on your labs.
I'd look more into that and see if that's an option you'd like to consider at your age (25 I believe?).
You could start the PCT/Re-Start immediately upon stopping injections or after you've had blood work run again after some time off after having stopped cold turkey and see if your system bounces back.

 

[CoastWatcher]

Nothing could be added to Sean's comments. However, I'd like to expand on them and urge you to really consider his advice on a restart. Your age makes that seem like it well worth considering. All the best.

 

[user238]

Thank you for your advice. I'm afraid I'm not very knowledgeable about PCT and restarting. I'm even a bit afraid to take SERMs due to potential vision problems? There's definitely logic in your suggestion, considering my age and the fact that my production is not hampered. Can you point me to a good restart protocol with regards to my situation? Thanks!

 

[user238]

I am definitely considering it, would love to bring SHBG down and just continue producing naturally without injecting myself weekly. Thanks for your time!

 

[CoastWatcher]

I am definitely considering it, would love to bring SHBG down and just continue producing naturally without injecting myself weekly. Thanks for your time!

This entire thread - particularly post 15. The other posts give you excellent theoretical background. I understand the Clomid/vision concerns.

https://www.excelmale.com/forum/sho...lics-You-May-Want-to-Read-These-PCT-protocols

 

[Vince]

4 weeks of TRT, I think you'll be fine. I would avoid alcohol and street drugs, eat a clean diet and exercise.

 

[user238]

Last post contains a study where the HPA was irreversibly damaged?

Can you give me more info about vision problems associated with SERMs?